posted on 24 March 2009 09:34
by
Sally Cowling (Web Manager)
The fish
I didn't feed my goldfish for 36 hours after they were introduced to the pond.
Because they are so alert, they darted off and hid at even a passing shadow – so I observed them through a slit in the blinds on the upper part of my back door.
No loners. They happily chased each other around for hours. They nibbled the weed and plants.
When they started taking small insects from the surface, I fed them – but just 2 flakes each.
They are ever so greedy, but I've stuck to feeding just a very small amount once a day.
I intend to increase next month.
I love watching my fish, but dread early mornings. Will I find a floater? None, so far, and they've been in the pond five days.
A water test shows all is still fine. I think they have ever so slightly grown.
I'm now worried about birds, etc, and find myself constantly counting to make sure I've still got all five. I'm tempted to set up a webcam, so I can alert a neighbour of a problem if I'm at work.
I have got a responsibility to the welfare of my fish.
Any advice or tips will be greatly appreciated. Just email me.
Also, will they breed? I don't intend to add any more fish – unless they all snuff it.